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It's that time of year again, the day you don your best green outfits and celebrate in style. So, raid your wardrobe, put on that ‘kiss me I’m Irish’ pin and head into the heart of the city for some great craic and plenty of ways to celebrate St Patrick's Day!
The Greening of Sky Tower
The Sky Tower lights up in green on 17 March 2026 to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, continuing a long-standing tradition that has become part of Auckland’s skyline each March.
For 17 years, the Sky Tower has joined landmarks around the world in “go green” for St Patrick’s Day, making it one of the longest-running landmarks in the world to illuminate.
The annual lighting is part of a global celebration of Irish culture and heritage, recognised in cities across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Pacific.
Various Locations | 17 MAR | 12 - 8PM
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day across three iconic sister pubs:
- Slattery's
- Danny Doolan's
- O'Dowd's
Grab your wristband for $50 and receive unlimited hop-on, hop-off bus access, the chance to see 15+ live bands, delicious Irish foodie specials, and so much more!
Run O' The Irish
17 MAR | 5PM registration & 6PM race
Join The Good George this St. Patrick's Day for a 5km green run! Entry is only $14 and includes a pint to help you re-hydrate. Think live music, prizes and something special for those that can split the GG's! Click here for more information.
Look the part | Look Sharp Store
Get your green on for Ireland’s national day with festive accessories and Irish‑themed costumes from Look Sharp. They’ve also got plenty of décor and can even create custom banners to complete the celebration!
17 MAR | 12 - 6PM
Celebrate St Patrick's Day the right way, with Guinness on tap, next-level Irish foodie specials, including sticky stout pork ribs, and a good old-fashioned Irish jig competition.
Plus, enjoy live bands throughout the whole day, keeping the vibes high!
From 17 MAR
Launching Guinness on tap just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Join Swashbucklers for a proper Irish shindig by the water.
17 MAR
The Brit is celebrating St Patrick’s Day with a handful of in‑venue specials, from spot prizes during the day to a two‑for‑$26 Guinness offer.
12 - 17 MAR
The Fiddler knows great craic, and this year they're going big. You can catch The Fiddler marching their way down Queen Street, as part of the St Patrick's Parade! The celebrations continue with live music from Thursday through to Tuesday.
Don't miss The Fiddler Irish Bar hoodies and sweatshirts giveaways over the weekend!
17 MAR
When it comes to live music, The Munster Inn has got you covered. Albi & the Wolves are taking the stage, along with merch giveaways, happy hour, and ceol agus cairde.
17 MAR
Enjoy Guinness on tap, cheeky Irish food & merch giveaways! Expect great energy, good vibes and proper St Paddy’s celebrations by the water. Click here for more information.
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Last updated:
16 March 2026
